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Mexico to restrict mobile phone use in primary and secondary schools
Mexico's Secretariat of Public Education (SEP) and the National Council of Educational Authorities (CONAEDU) have reached a unanimous agreement to regulate the use of mobile phones and digital devices in schools.
Starting in October 2026, primary and secondary schools will implement a total restriction on mobile phone use throughout the entire school day. This measure is intended to reduce distractions and support the mental health of students, particularly those aged 14 to 18, in alignment with national emotional well-being strategies.
In contrast, high schools and higher education institutions will maintain autonomy. These levels of education will be permitted to establish their own internal regulations through consensus with their respective educational communities.
Following the official publication of these guidelines in the Official Gazette, a 30-day period will be provided for informative assemblies involving teachers, students, and parents. Additionally, state authorities will have 180 days to adapt legal frameworks to ensure the agreement is applied consistently across both public and private institutions.
Entities
Alfredo Ramírez Bedolla · Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo · Congreso del Estado de Michoacán · Consejo Nacional de Autoridades Educativas · Mario Delgado Carrillo · Mexico · Michoacán · Morelia · Morena · Secretaría de Comunicaciones y Obras Públicas · Secretaría de Desarrollo Urbano y Movilidad · Secretaría de Educación Pública
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- [● 6 SOURCES] Mobile phone use will be restricted during the entire school day for primary and secondary students. cdj.com.mx · laregiontula.com.mx · codigoqro.mx · carlosmartinhuerta.com.mx · elresumen.net · +1 more
- [● 5 SOURCES] The restrictions are scheduled to take effect starting in October. cdj.com.mx · laregiontula.com.mx · codigoqro.mx · carlosmartinhuerta.com.mx · porlalibre.com.mx
- [● 5 SOURCES] The National Council of Educational Authorities (CONAEDU) reached a unanimous agreement to regulate mobile phone use in schools. cdj.com.mx · laregiontula.com.mx · codigoqro.mx · carlosmartinhuerta.com.mx · porlalibre.com.mx
- [● 2 SOURCES] The policy aims to support the mental health of adolescents and young people between 14 and 18 years old. laregiontula.com.mx · codigoqro.mx
- [● 6 SOURCES] High schools and higher education institutions will have the autonomy to establish their own internal regulations. cdj.com.mx · laregiontula.com.mx · codigoqro.mx · carlosmartinhuerta.com.mx · elresumen.net · +1 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] Following publication in the Official Gazette, a 30-day period will be designated for informative assemblies with families and teachers. cdj.com.mx · elresumen.net · porlalibre.com.mx
- [● 3 SOURCES] State authorities have 180 days to adapt legal instruments to harmonize the agreement across public and private schools. cdj.com.mx · elresumen.net · porlalibre.com.mx